3It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion. For there the LORD bestows his blessing, even life forevermore. The unity of God’s people is an occasion for joy. Anointing with oil was a symbol of joyful celebration and rich blessing from God. Like anointing oil, fellowship with God flows down and spreads out to all who receive him. The unity of God’s people is as refreshing and invigorating as abundant dew in a dry climate. Although Mount Zion is much lower than Mount Hermon, it is more
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